Global Gateway: EU inks strategic partnerships on ‘Lobito Corridor’ in bid to counter China

The two-day Global Gateway Forum that wrapped up in Brussels on Thursday (26 October 2023) saw the European Union sign three strategic partnerships with its partners to develop critical raw materials value chains and boost transport connectivity. During the event, the 27-member bloc signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) — for a partnership on critical […]

Sale of 8 per cent of Morocco’s stakes in Maroc Telecom to yield around $1 billion

The Moroccan government will get 8.87 billion dirhams (about $1 billion) from the sale of 8 per cent of its stake in the telecommunication continental giant. The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) has given the go-ahead to the government to sell 8% of its shares in Maroc Telecom. The planned transaction on the block market […]

Africa to have 100% testing capacity for Coronavirus – WHO

In coming weeks, all African countries will have the capacity to test for coronavirus as part of preparedness for the rampaging virus, Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization Head for Africa region said on Monday.   According to Moeti, the UN health body is hopeful that all nations in sub-Saharan Africa will be able to […]